Crime Rate in Gaywood Clock: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gaywood Clock

The total recorded crimes in Gaywood Clock, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK in February 2026 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gaywood Clock crime rate of 8.52 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Gaywood Clock, encompassing approximately 2,346 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Gaywood Clock Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Bagge Road with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Gaywood Clock?

To understand the safety of Gaywood Clock, we need to analyze Gaywood Clock crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to King's Lynn and West Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Gaywood Clock demonstrated a lower crime volume than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 317 crimes compared to 326.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Gaywood Clock witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 34 other areas in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

    • In 2023, Gaywood Clock experienced a greater number of crimes than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 329 crimes compared to 291. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Gaywood Clock witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 34 other areas in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Gaywood Clock has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Gaywood Clock Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Gaywood Clock crimes were 317. The crime rate of Gaywood Clock in 2024 was 135.10 (year) or 11.26 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gaywood Clock were around 329 crimes with yearly crime rate of 140.21 (year) or 11.68 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Gaywood Clock)CrimesRank (Gaywood Clock)CrimesRank (Gaywood Clock)
St. Margaret's with St. NicholasNA NA2,099 11,482 1
North LynnNA NA915 2948 2
South & West LynnNA NA821 3736 3
FairsteadNA NA712 4618 4
SpringwoodNA NA452 6446 5
Downham Old TownNA NA528 5371 8
Gaywood North BankNA NA349 10388 6
Walsoken, West Walton & WalpoleNA NA437 7374 7
Emneth & OutwellNA NA412 8327 12
HunstantonNA NA280 13344 9
Gaywood ChaseNA NA408 9342 10
Tilney, Mershe Lande & WiggenhallNA NA287 12299 14
Gayton & GrimstonNA NA262 16301 13
West WinchNA NA269 14244 17
Upwell & DelphNA NA265 15257 15
HeachamNA NA215 19245 16
The WoottonsNA NA246 17188 20
FeltwellNA NA196 21228 18
TerringtonNA NA218 18224 19
East DownhamNA NA204 20136 23
AirfieldNA NA195 22171 21
BrancasterNA NA134 25155 22
Burnham Market & DockingNA NA168 23120 26
WatlingtonNA NA128 26131 24
DersinghamNA NA141 24129 25
MethwoldNA NA116 27110 27
DenverNA NA115 2890 28
SnettishamNA NA53 3586 29
South DownhamNA NA90 2944 35
WisseyNA NA89 3078 30
ClenchwartonNA NA67 3373 31
Bircham with RudhamsNA NA86 3170 32
North DownhamNA NA82 3246 34
Massingham with Castle AcreNA NA59 3465 33

Gaywood Clock Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20251
October 20252
September 20252
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 202614
December 20258
November 202517
October 202516
September 202514
August 20258
July 202519
June 202521
May 202515
April 20255
March 202514
February 202513

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20255
November 20251
October 20256
September 20253
August 20254
July 20256
June 20256
May 20252
April 20254
March 20259
February 20254

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20265
November 20251
October 20251
September 20253
August 20253
July 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
November 20251
September 20253
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
November 20251
October 20253
September 20253
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20252
September 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
May 20251
March 20252

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
June 20252

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Gaywood Clock in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Gaywood Clock postcode area is presented below.

1. Bagge Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ailmar Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Oak Circle (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lancaster Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Gaywood Hall Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Leicester Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Pleasance Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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